Soup Season

Soup season is almost here!  It's something I've really missed this summer!  I think I've decided that August is my favorite month now.  It's cool in the mornings, hot during the day, and chilly at night.  That's a perfect combination in my book!  I don't remember August being so lovely before.

We're kicking off soup season tonight with French Onion Soup.  My 12-year old kid who eats practically nothing actually loves this soup!  He's been begging for it since early July.  I'm not quite sure what the other kids will eat tonight...

Other soups I've been missing are Chicken Paprikash, Chicken Tortilla, Broccoli Cheese, Beef Stew, and Chili.  (Is Chili a soup?  It is in my book because it's served in a bowl.)  Chili is the only soup recipe I don't have here on my blog.  There's really not much to it but I will add it the next time I make it.

So, have I gotten you in the mood for a good soup for dinner?  We will serve ours with a nice salad using lettuce from the garden and big, red tomatoes.  Mmm.....now I'm craving soup for breakfast!  I have a problem.

My Week...

Day 4 of Staycation included a backyard campfire. We have a fabulous setup with a fire ring inside a circle of plastic lawn chairs. Our favorite thing to make is campfire pizzas. You spray a campfire pie iron with Pam, place a slice of bread on each side, and fill it with pizza sauce, a slice of mozzarella, and whatever toppings you prefer. Follow that with Son #2's perfectly roasted marshmallows....a perfect finish to a perfect evening!

Corn & 'Maters

Nothing says a summer supper like fresh sweet corn on the cob and homegrown tomatoes! I love making a meal out of corn and tomatoes in the last days of summer! Or corn and tomatoes with a salad. Or corn, tomatoes, salad, and bread. Well, you get my drift.

And no, I did not grow these tomatoes. My grandfather did. But thanks for the vote of confidence!